James Houra
James Houra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1952 |
| Died | 27 January 2020 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Ivorian |
| Occupation | Painter |
James Houra (27 March 1952 – 27 January 2020) was an Ivorian painter.[1]
Biography[]
He served as director of the and was known for his checkerboard paintings. One of his paintings, Offrande, is on display at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan.[2] Another one of his paintings was offered to French Minister of the Interior, Claude Guéant, by President Ouattara, and is a source of controversy due to the fact that the painting was not returned at the end of the former's term of office.[3]
Houra's works have been valued between 2000 and 25,000 euros.[4]
James Houra died on 27 January 2020 at the age of 67.[5]
References[]
- ^ "James Kadjo HOURA". abidjan.net (in French).
- ^ "Cote d'Ivoire: Palais présidentiel : James Houra honoré". allAfrica (in French). 21 March 2003.
- ^ "Pourquoi le tableau offert à Guéant par Ouattara pose problème". CameroonVoice (in French). 11 May 2013.
- ^ "Claude Guéant doit-il rendre son tableau africain ?". franceinfo (in French). 13 May 2013.
- ^ "Décès de James Houra : L'un des arbres tutélaires de la peinture ivoirienne s'est couché". afriquematin.net (in French). 28 January 2020.
Categories:
- 1952 births
- 2020 deaths
- Ivorian painters